Tennessee State Capitol

Tennessee State Capitol Holiday Tours

In Nashville for the holidays? The Tennessee State Capitol has a number of beautiful Christmas trees and other decorations displayed for the season! The historic Capitol, which stands today much as it did when it first opened in 1859, welcomes visitors for free 45-minute guided tours led by the Museum’s education team.

Tours are Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. (the Capitol is CLOSED December 22, 25, and 29, as well as January 1 for the holiday season. Please note: The Tennessee State Capitol is closed on weekends). For more information, visit TNMuseum.org/State-Capitol.

State Capitol | Tennessee State Museum Visit the historic Tennessee State Capitol for a free guided tour and to learn more about the history of the capitol building and the state of Tennessee. Find information on location, times, parking, and more.

Happy Holidays!

2021 Christmas tree at Tennessee State Capitol

State Capitol Christmas Tree: Woman donates 35-foot spruce grown in yard of childhood home It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Tennessee State Capitol. Workers on Tuesday morning started installing this year's Christmas tree on the Capitol grounds. This year's tree is a 35-foot Norway spruce weighing 1,800 lbs. The display of Christmas spirit will face Martin Luther King Jr...

UPDATE: Tennessee State Capitol closed to tours, visitors amid coronavirus outbreak The Tennessee State Capitol is now closed to tours and visitors through March 31. Members of the media will continue to have access to the State Capitol building.